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Our mission is to promote conservative values, strengthen communities, and build a better future for all. Leading through a lens of intention and compassion, we advocate for policies that drive economic growth, protect individual freedoms, and ensure a government that serves the people.
Meet Our State Senators
Our State Senators are dedicated leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to advance common sense policies, strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future for Connecticut.
View AllState Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Represents: Bethlehem, Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Fairfield, New Milford, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester
LEARN MOREState Senator Henri Martin
Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore
Represents: Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, and Thomaston
LEARN MOREState Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Cheshire, Prospect, Southington, Wolcott, and Waterbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington, and Voluntown
LEARN MOREState Senator Paul Cicarella
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, and Northford
LEARN MOREState Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Middlebury, Oxford, Roxbury, Seymour, Southbury, Washington, Watertown, and Woodbury
LEARN MOREState Senator Tony Hwang
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: Bethel, Easton, Fairfield, and Newtown
LEARN MOREState Senator John A. Kissel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Represents: East Granby, Ellington, Enfield, Granby, Somers, Suffield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks
LEARN MOREState Senator Jeff Gordon
Republican Whip
Represents: Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock
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News
02/04/2026
Senator Tony Hwang Supports Federal Cuts Response Fund, Stresses Need for Vigilance and Oversight
HARTFORD, CT— State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) today voted in support of legislation establishing the Federal Cuts Response Fund, while emphasizing the importance of close legislative oversight to ensure the funds are used as intended to protect critical services in the event of federal funding cuts. This comes after Senator Hwang supported the original allocation ... Home
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02/03/2026
‘CT Education Committee to take up school funding, cellphone bans’ (CT Mirror)
Story from the CT Mirror: Connecticut lawmakers haven’t adjusted the baseline per-pupil state funding for public education in over a decade. This year, they’ll consider raising the base rate — and tying it to inflation. Education Committee co-Chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper, D-Fairfield, said that’s “priority No. 1” for her, potentially resolving a source of ... Home
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02/03/2026
“Blatant Fear-Mongering.” CT Senate GOP Blast CEA Boss’s Comments About Armed ICE Agents in Schools
Several Connecticut Senate Republican lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias after Dias’ recent statement about “armed ICE agents operating in and around schools, disrupting learning, shattering a sense of safety, and filling families and staff with anxiety.” https://cea.org/statement-from-cea-president-kate-dias-on-violence-involving-ice-and-need-for-safe-welcoming-schools/ “The statement is 100 % false, wrong, irresponsible and blatant ... Home
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02/02/2026
Sen. Cicarella Presents Legislative Citation at Planet Fitness Grand Opening in North Haven
North Haven — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R–34) on Jan. 29 presented a legislative citation honoring Planet Fitness at the grand opening of its new facility at 55 Washington Ave. in North Haven. He was joined by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R–North Haven) and North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda. The citation, introduced by Sen. ... Home
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02/02/2026
“Remember it.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Newly Disclosed PURA Documents
Several members of the CT Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement regarding the release of documents by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) which highlight how PURA may have ignored or bent state laws under the leadership of its former chairman Marissa Gillett in order to manipulate the outcome of proceedings. (https://www.courant.com/2026/02/01/ct-agency-discloses-once-concealed-records-that-shed-light-on-fight-with-utilities-what-they-show/) “Better ... Home
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02/01/2026
Latest Column | ‘Connecticut Deserves Focus, Not Distraction’ (February 2026)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson As we head into a new legislative session, Connecticut residents deserve an honest assessment of where we are—and where we are headed. Last year, Senate Republicans did more than challenge bad ideas and slow the legislative process. We successfully stopped several damaging policies advanced by the Democratic majority that would ... Home
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01/30/2026
Sen. Sampson Honors LiveWell and Yale Partners for Launch of First U.S. FINGER Clinic
Southington— State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) on Jan. 29 presented a legislative citation to LiveWell, recognizing the nonprofit organization’s leadership in advancing brain health and dementia prevention through the launch of the first FINGER Clinic in the United States. The citation was presented in honor of LiveWell’s statewide event, held in partnership with the Yale ... Home
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01/30/2026
Trust Act and Immigration Policy
The loss of life under any circumstance is tragic, and it is especially troubling when such incidents occur while individuals are exercising their constitutional right to protest. We have seen an increase in violence at public demonstrations over the last decade, and it is clear that we must work collectively to de-escalate tensions. I support ... Home
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01/28/2026
Watch | ‘Connecticut legislators propose bill limiting childhood social media use’ (News 8)
Story from News 8: HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) and a bipartisan group of state legislators are pushing for stricter controls on the use of social media by children. The push is part of an effort from both red and blue states to try to respond to a mental health ... Home
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Promises continue to be broken by the Governor and the Democratic supermajority in the legislature!
CT House and Senate Republican legislators stood together today, united against granting the Governor “emergency” authority to spend millions of your hard-earned money!
We will continue to stand up against Democrats frivolously spending money that should be in your pocket, higher taxes, and fight every day to make Connecticut more affordable.
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Today, on the Opening Day of the 2026 Legislative Session, CT Democrats voted against giving $330 million of YOUR hard-earned taxpayer money back to YOU.
Instead, they voted to give the Governor “emergency” power to spend YOUR tax dollars however he wants for the next few years and voted against our common-sense amendments.
Connecticut can’t afford more of CT Democrats! 💸
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It’s Opening Day of the 2026 Legislative Session! Make sure to tune in on Connecticut Network (CT-N) to watch the State Senate gavel in at 10:00 a.m. ... See MoreSee Less
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